Financial Analyst

Covista•Columbia, MD

16h•$49,199 - $86,254•Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Analyst provides financial analysis and plays a key role in the development of financial models, annual budgets and forecasts and capital and expense analysis.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting required and MBA preferred or CPA preferred
2+ years of finance and/or accounting experience with demonstrated ability to analyze financial and operational data required
Knowledge of GAAP, ideally within a public company setting; awareness of Sarbanes Oxley compliance.
Insightful and service oriented- Ability to organize information, manage tasks and analyze data
Demonstrated written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Ability to interact effectively with executive management and staff members
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with developing financial models
Potential to assume increasing responsibilities within the department and the organization.

Nice To Haves

Experience with corporate ERP systems preferred
Experience with Cognos or TM1 Planning systems, preferred or similar financial planning application preferred

Responsibilities

Supports the annual budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning process
Supports the monthly close, financial reporting and management reporting process
Provides analytical decision support, including financial analysis, program profitability analysis, cost variance analysis and capital expenditure justification
Works collaboratively with other institutions/functional areas (e.g. accounting, real estate, marketing, academic operations) to assist with enhancing business processes, internal controls and reporting
Supports the development of presentations for institutional/functional leadership, board of directors/boards of trustees
Identifies process improvement opportunities
Completes other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards